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Restore your karma at Dorsetfest
- dorsetfest
- Jun 19
- 4 min read
Updated: Jun 22
Festival vibes and wellness? Yes, please! The Soul Spa is there with a range of options to reset and refresh.
Mobile wood-fired sauna
The Wild Spa Group is bringing the heat (and the chill) to DorsetFest this year with their mobile wood-fired sauna and ice-cold plunge tub on Friday night and Saturday.
Swing by their setup to experience the perfect festival recharge —sweat it out in their handcrafted sauna, then take the plunge into a refreshing cold tub. It’s the ultimate way to reset, soothe tired dancing feet, or just try something totally new and exciting. Whether you're a seasoned spa lover or totally new to hot/cold therapy, come see what it’s all about. You might just leave DorsetFest feeling better than ever.
Bookings are available on the day, but to avoid disappointment, especially for groups, you can pre-book for:
Friday 27th June:
Friday offers three "Sauna + Cold Plunge" sessions. These offer a revitalising session combining the deep heat of the sauna with the invigorating plunge into a cold tub. This contrast therapy boosts circulation, reduces inflammation, and leaves you feeling refreshed, rebalanced and recharged.
Time | Capacity | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
5pm-5:40pm | 8 | £20/person | Sauna + Cold Plunge |
6pm-6:40pm | 8 | £20/person | Sauna + Cold Plunge |
7pm-7:40pm | 8 | £20/person | Sauna + Cold Plunge |
Saturday 28th June:
Saturday introduces the "VIP Glow & Restore" option. Indulge in a VIP rejuvenation ritual featuring a therapeutic sauna and cold tub circuit, elevated with a revitalizing body scrub and an energising wellness drink. Designed to detox, refresh, and leave you glowing from head to toe. This is recovery, redefined.
Time | Capacity | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
9am-9:50pm | 6 | £40/person | VIP Glow & Restore |
10am-10:40am | 8 | £20/person | Sauna + Cold Plunge |
11am-11:40am | 8 | £20/person | Sauna + Cold Plunge |
12pm-12:40pm | 8 | £20/person | Sauna + Cold Plunge |
1pm-1:50pm | 6 | £40/person | VIP Glow & Restore |
2pm-2:40pm | 8 | £20/person | Sauna + Cold Plunge |
3pm-3:40pm | 8 | £20/person | Sauna + Cold Plunge |
4pm-4:40pm | 8 | £20/person | Sauna + Cold Plunge |
5pm-5:50pm | 6 | £40/person | VIP Glow & Restore |
Just don't forget to bring swimmers and a towel too.
Soul Spa
The Soul Spa is is a haven of yoga classes, massage and healing. A moments peace from the excitement of the music and activities. An opportunity for some "me" time.
The zone is the creation of created Saira Francis, the founder of Mellulah Yoga Retreats and The Light Spa Dorset. Saira first started working in healing in 2004 and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to Dorsetfest. Saira is supported by an amazing team of therapists, yoga teachers and sound healers who bring a wide range of activities to the festival.
Throughout the day there will be:
Indian head massages by Becky Thurgood. Indian Head Massage, also known as champissage, is a therapeutic practice rooted in ancient Indian Ayurvedic traditions. It focuses on the head, neck, and shoulders, using massage techniques to relieve stress, improve circulation, and promote overall well-being. It is a holistic treatment that aims to balance the body's energies and can be beneficial for both physical and mental health.
Reiki and massage by Hannah Monksummers. Reiki is a Japanese form of alternative medicine involving energy healing, where a practitioner uses their palms to transfer energy to a recipient to promote relaxation, stress reduction, and potential emotional or physical healing. It's based on the idea of a universal life force energy, often called "ki" or "rei-ki," which practitioners believe can be channeled to help restore balance and well-being. While not a replacement for conventional medical treatment, Reiki is often used as a complementary therapy alongside other treatments.
Myofascial Release by Will Salter. Myofascial release is a type of physical therapy that focuses on relieving pain and improving flexibility by addressing restrictions in the fascia, the connective tissue surrounding muscles. It involves gentle, sustained pressure applied to specific areas to release tension and restore proper movement.
Head and back massage by Melina James.
Reiki by Ben Sewell.
Therapies will cost from £10 for 15 minutes and will be available all day on Saturday, from 9:00am until 6:00pm in the Soul Spa, located just past the main festival field.
In addition to the individual treatments, there will be a series of classes.
9:30am: Family Yoga with Saira Francis for our campers
11:00am Yoga & Tibetan Bowls with Hannah Clark
12:00pm Crystal Bowls & Sound Healing with Ellen Wells
1:00pm Hatha Yoga with Charlotte Bentley
2:00pm Sound Healing Gong Bath with Saira Francis
3:00pm Gentle Yoga with Kim Jones
4:00pm Restorative/Yin Yoga with Tracey Boast
05:00pm Gong Bath with Daisy Snape
Classes cost £5 per person or you can also buy a day pass for £15 which provides access to all sessions. Please also note that class timings may change.
So if you're looking for a little down time from the festival, why not visit the mobile wood-fired sauna from The Wild Spa Group or the amazing Soul Spa run by Saira and her amazing team?
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